Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- The End of the Abbey
- Ouse Bridge
- A New University
- Silver Strap Ends
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Horn of Ulf
- Barker Tower
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Minster Library
- The Guildhall
- Bootham School
- Walmgate Bar
- Rowntree Park
- Olive Oil Container
- Royal Station Hotel
- Scarborough Bridge